Australian cricket great Shane Warne, one of the greatest bowlers of all time who revived the art of leg spins, has died aged 52 of a suspected heart attack.
Warne, a man who transcended the sport, whose 708 trial wickets was second only to contemporary rival and fellow spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, could not be revived after he was found unconscious at his villa in Thailand.
“It is with great sadness we advise that Shane Keith Warne passed away of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand today, Friday 4 March,” a statement from his management company read, Sky reports.
The statement added: “Shane was found unresponsive in his Villa and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived.
“The family requests privacy at this time and will provide further details in due course.”
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